By Connor Hart
Amazon Pharmacy said it will expand its same-day prescription delivery service to 4,500 cities and towns across the U.S. by the end of the year, representing an increase of about 2,000 communities.
The company said Wednesday that the expansion will provide fast and reliable delivery to more customers, including those in newly-served states such as Idaho and Massachusetts. It comes as pharmacy closures, staffing shortages and transportation barriers increasingly challenge peoples' access to medication.
"By combining our pharmacy expertise with our logistics network, we're removing critical barriers and helping patients start treatment faster," said John Love, Vice President of Amazon Pharmacy.
Amazon said last year it hastened its delivery speeds by tailoring delivery methods to different communities. The company has deployed e-bikes in densely populated cities such as New York City, electric vehicles in suburban communities, and ferries and horses in pharmacy deserts and remote areas, where driving to the nearest brick-and-mortar pharmacy can take hours and other mail-order delivery services can take days.
The company has also been rolling out pharmacy kiosks, which are stocked with a curated inventory of drugs based on the prescribing patterns of the doctor's office in which they're located.
Amazon noted it will continue expanding in-person kiosk access to additional locations in 2026.
Write to Connor Hart at connor.hart@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 11, 2026 06:47 ET (11:47 GMT)
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